seat adjustment FIAT DUCATO BASE CAMPER 2014 Owner handbook (in English)

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BONNET OPENING LEVER
❒Opening/closing .................................. 71
CONTROL PANEL
❒Controls .............................................. 54
❒Control buttons ...................................110
CAN / CUP / BOTTLE HOLDERS
❒Equipment.......................................... 58
DOORS
❒Lock/Unlock ....................................... 65
SEATS
❒Adjustments ....................................... 15
❒Sprung seat ........................................ 16
❒Seats with adjustable armrests ........... 16
❒Revolving seat .................................... 16
❒Bench ................................................. 19
HANDBRAKE
❒Operation ...........................................172
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GRAPHICAL INDEX

STEERING LOCK
Activation
When the key is at STOP, remove the
key and turn the steering wheel until
it locks.
Disengagement
Move the steering wheel slightly as you
turn the ignition key to MAR-ON
WARNING
2) If the ignition device has been
tampered with (e.g. an attempted
theft), have it checked over by a
Fiat Dealership before driving
again.
3) Always remove the key when you
leave your vehicle to prevent
someone from accidentally
operating the controls. Remember
to engage the handbrake.
Engage first gear if the vehicle is
parked uphill or reverse gear if the
vehicle is parked downhill. Never
leave children unattended in the
vehicle.4) Never extract the key while the
vehicle is moving. The steering
wheel will lock as soon as it is
turned. This also applies to cases
in which the vehicle is towed.
5) Under no circumstances should
aftermarket operations be carried
out involving steering system or
steering column modifications
(e.g. installation of anti-theft
device). This could negatively
affect performance and safety,
invalidate the warranty, cause
serious safety problems and also
result in vehicle non-compliance
with type-approval requirements.
SEATS
6)2)
Longitudinal adjustment
Lift the lever A fig. 11 and push the seat
forwards or backwards: in the driving
position your arms should rest on
the rim of the steering wheel.
7)
Height adjustment
To raise the seat: whilst sitting, move
the lever B fig. 11 (front part of the
seat) or the lever C fig. 11 (rear part of
the seat) upwards and shift your body
weight away from the part of the seat to
be raised.11
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To lower the seat: whilst sitting, move
the lever B (front part of the seat) or
the lever C (rear part of the seat)
upwards and position your body weight
on the part of the seat to be lowered.
Backrest angle
adjustment
Turn knob D fig. 11.
8)
Lumbar adjustment
To adjust, turn knob E fig. 12.SPRUNG SEAT
The seat is equipped with a mechanical
spring system and hydraulic shock
absorber to ensure maximum comfort
and safety. The system of springs
also effectively absorbs impact from
uneven road surfaces.
See the description in the "Seats"
section for the lengthwise adjustments,
height adjustments, backrest
adjustment, lumbar adjustment and
armrest adjustment.
Ballast weight
adjustment
Use adjustment knob A fig. 13 to set
the required setting based on body
weight, with settings between 40 kg
and 130 kg.SEATS WITH
ADJUSTABLE ARMRESTS
The driver's seat may be equipped with
an armrest that can be raised and
adjusted for height. To adjust,
use wheel A fig. 14.
9) 10)
SEAT WITH REVOLVING
BASE
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It may be turned through 180° toward
the seat on the opposite side. Use
the control A fig. 15 to rotate the seat.
Before turning, move the seat forward
and only then carry out the lengthwise
adjustment fig. 16.
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REVOLVING SEAT WITH
SEAT BELT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
It is equipped with a seat belt with three
anchoring points fig. 17, two
adjustable armrests (for the adjustment,
see "Seats with adjustable armrests"
paragraph) and height-adjustable head
restraints (for the adjustment, see
"Head restraints" paragraph).
11)
Backrest angle
adjustment
Adjust lever A fig. 18.Height adjustment
Operate the controls B fig. 18 or C fig.
18 to raise/lower the front/rear part
of the seat respectively.
Seat rotation
It may be turned through 180° toward
the seat on the opposite side and
approximately 35° toward the door It
may be locked in driving position or at
180°.
Use lever D fig. 19 (on the right side of
the seat) to turn the seat.
Before turning, move the seat forward
and only then carry out the lengthwise
adjustment fig. 16.
12)
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Heated seats
(for versions/markets, where provided)
With the key turned to MAR-ON, press
button E fig. 20 to switch the function
on/off.
CAPTAIN CHAIR SEAT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The vehicle can be equipped with a
Captain Chair fig. 21 seat which,
depending on the versions, can feature
various adjustments (revolving or fixed,
with seat belt, etc.).
For the various adjustments refer to
what is described in the previous
paragraph "Revolving seat with seat
belt").FLAP ON BENCH
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The seat is equipped with a fold-down
flap that can be used as a document
support surface. To use, the pull tab A
fig. 22 and lower the flap. The flap is
equipped with two cup holder indents
and a support surface with a paper
holder clip.
13)
TRAY UNDER THE SEAT
(for versions/markets, where provided)
A tray A fig. 23 is present under the
seat that can be easily removed by
withdrawing the hooks on the support
base.
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SEAT BASE PLASTIC
COVERS
(for versions/markets, where provided)
The front cover A fig. 24 can be opened
by operating the release handle B fig.
24 on the upper part.
This gives access to the under-seat
compartment (see "under-seat
compartment" paragraph).
To make it easier to open the front
cover and gain access to the
compartment, the seat must be as far
back as possible.
To allow removal of the front cover, it
must be turned as far forward as
possible and withdrawn from the hooks
on the lower side by pulling toward
the front of the vehicle.PANORAMA VERSIONS
Adjustment of
passenger seat
reclining backrest
Turn the knob A fig. 25.
Access to second row
seats
To gain access to the second row of
seats, operate the lever B fig. 25 for the
right outer side seat in the first row
and fold the backrest forward, pushing
with your left hand.
When the seat is restored to its normal
position, it engages with the retaining
device without the need to operate the
lever again.
On the one-piece Panorama seat in the
second row both side seats are fixed.Folding middle seat
backrest (2nd - 3rd
row)
Lift lever C fig. 25 and fold the backrest
forwards.
A hard surface on the back of the
middle seat is for use as an armrest
and table with cup holders.
Operate the lever to reposition the
backrest.
To lower the backrest of the middle
seat in the second row, remove the
head restraint to make it easier to
adjust the backrest of the middle seat
in the first row.
COMBI VERSIONS
Easy Entry position
Lift lever A fig. 26 and tilt the backrest
forwards.24
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4-SEATER BENCH SEAT
(Crew Cab Van versions)
(for versions/markets, where provided)
For specific versions, the vehicle
features a 4-seater rear bench seat.
The bench seat is equipped with a
bottle holder A fig. 35 on the side.
the seat can be manually folded to
allow access to the load compartment
fig. 36.
WARNING
6) All adjustments must be made
with the vehicle stationary.
7) After releasing the adjustment
lever, always check that the seat
is locked on the guides by trying
to move it back and forth. If it
is not locked, the seat may move
unexpectedly and make you lose
control of the vehicle.
8) For maximum safety, keep the
back of your seat upright, lean
back into it and make sure the
seat belt fits closely across your
chest and pelvis.
9) Before putting on the front seat
belts, make sure that the
armrests are in vertical position
(see "Seat belts" paragraph).
10) Before unfastening the belts and
getting out of the vehicle, ensure
that the outer armrest (door side)
is fully raised.
11) All adjustments must be made
with the vehicle stationary. In
particular, while turning the seat,
take care that it does not interfere
with the handbrake lever.12) Ensure the seat is locked in the
driving position before starting up
the vehicle.
13) Do not place heavy loads on the
flap with the vehicle in motion
because they could be thrown
against the vehicle occupants in
the event of sudden braking or
impacts, causing severe injury.
14) Do not travel with passengers
seated in the 3rd row with the
2nd row bench folded over. Do not
place objects of any type on the
backrest of the 2nd row bench
folded over: in the event of impact
or sharp braking they could be
thrown against the occupants of
the vehicle casing serious injury.
For more information, see the
contents of the adhesive plate
located under the bench.
15) When refitting the bench, ensure
that it is correctly locked to the
floor guides.
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IMPORTANT
2) The fabric upholstery of your
vehicle is designed to withstand
the normal wear and tear of your
vehicle for a long time. You are
however recommended to avoid
strong and/or continuous
scratching with clothing
accessories such as metal
buckles, studs, Velcro fastenings
and the like, as these items cause
stress of the cover fabric that
could lead to yarn breaking and
damage the upholstery.
HEAD RESTRAINTSFRONT
On certain versions the head restraints
are adjustable in height and they lock
automatically in the required position.
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Adjustment
❒Upward adjustment: lift the head
restraint until it clicks into place.
❒Downwards adjustment: press the
button A fig. 37 and lower the head
restraint.
To extract the front head restraints
press buttons A and B fig. 37 at the
sides of the two supports
simultaneously and release them
upwards.
WARNING
16) All adjustments must only be
carried out with the vehicle
stationary and the engine off.
Head restraints must be adjusted
so that the head, rather than
the neck, rests on them. Only in
this case can they protect your
head correctly. To take best
advantage of the protection
provided by the head restraint,
adjust the seat back so that you
are sitting up straight and your
head is as close to the head
restraint as possible.
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PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT
VENTILATION
To ventilate the passenger
compartment well, proceed as follows:
❒turn ring nut A to the blue section;
❒stop internal air recirculation by
placing knob D on
;
❒turn ring nut C to;
❒turn knob B to the required speed.
CLIMATE CONTROL
SYSTEM (cooling)
For fast cooling of the passenger
compartment, proceed as follows:
❒turn ring nut A to the blue section;
❒start internal air recirculation by
placing knob D on;
❒turn ring nut C to;
❒press button E to turn the climate
control system on; the LED on the
button will come on;
❒turn knob B to 4(maximum fan
speed).Cooling adjustment
❒turn ring nut A to the right to increase
the temperature;
❒stop internal air recirculation by
placing knob D on
;
❒turn knob B to reduce fan speed.
IMPORTANT When air conditioner
compressor button E is pressed, the
function is only activated if at least the
first fan speed is selected (knob B).
PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT HEATING
Proceed as follows:
❒turn ring nut A to the red section;
❒turn ring nut C to the required
position;
❒turn knob B to the required speed.
FAST PASSENGER
COMPARTMENT HEATING
For the fast heating of the passenger
compartment, proceed as follows:
❒turn ring nut A to the red section;
❒start internal air recirculation by
placing knob D on;
❒turn ring nut C to;
❒turn knob B to 4(max. fan
speed).Then use the controls to maintain the
required comfort conditions and turn
knob D to
to turn the air
recirculation off and to prevent windows
from misting up.
IMPORTANT With a cold engine, you
have to wait for a few minutes to let the
system fluid reach optimum operating
temperature.
FRONT WINDOW FAST
DEMISTING/DEFROSTING
(WINDSCREEN AND SIDE
WINDOWS)
Proceed as follows:
❒turn ring nut A to the red section;
❒turn knob B to 4
(max. fan
speed).
❒turn ring nut C to;
❒stop internal air recirculation by
placing knob D on;
IMPORTANT To guarantee rapid
demisting/defrosting, if an additional
heater/air conditioner is present (under
the front or rear seat on Panorama
and Combi versions), if activated,
deactivate it using F button fig. 50 (LED
off) located in the control panel.
After demisting/defrosting, operate the
controls to restore the required comfort
conditions.
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SEAT BELTSUSING THE SEAT BELTS
The belt should be worn keeping the
torso straight and rested against the
backrest.
To fasten the seat belts, hold the
tongue A fig. 151 and insert it into the
buckle B, until it clicks into place.
On removal, if the seat belt jams, let it
rewind for a short stretch, then pull
it out again without jerking.
To unfasten the seat belts, press button
C. Guide the seat belt with your hand
while it is rewinding, to prevent it from
twisting.
Through the retractor, the belt
automatically adapts to the body of the
passenger wearing it, allowing freedom
of movement.The retractor may lock up when the
vehicle is parked on a steep slope: this
is perfectly normal.
Furthermore, the retractor mechanism
locks the belt if it is pulled sharply or
in the event of sudden braking,
collisions or high-speed bends.
95)
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust, use button A fig. 152 and
raise or lower handle B.
96) 97)
Always adjust the seat belt height to the
passenger's body. This precaution
may considerably reduce the risk of
injury in the event of a collision.
Correct adjustment is obtained when
the belt passes approximately half way
between the shoulder and the neck.Seat belt with retractor
for front central place
on bench seat
The two-seater front bench is equipped
with an on-board seat belt (retractor
on seat) with three anchorage points for
the central position fig. 153.
WARNING
95) Never press button C fig. 151
when travelling.
96) The height of the seat belts must
be adjusted with the vehicle
stationary.
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